Caught Shoplifting, Exceeds $400, California

[Baz744]

There really isn't one.

Both had to go to law school, study til their heads exploded, sit for and pass the Bar. The difference is that the lawyer in private practice is paid by his clients and can turn down cases to control his caseload. The Public Defender is paid by the State, and has a bit larger caseload.

The PD also won't be able to accompany her to the police interview.

I understand Pandora, and I've greatly learned a valuable lesson. I know that it was the biggest mistake of my life.

The weird thing is - the police officer told me to come back to the police station Tuesday (tomorrow) to talk to a detective instead of just giving me a citation or even any type of fines. I'm assuming they will do all that tomorrow, but I'm hoping for the best. I've talked to a lawyer (didn't hire him yet) and he told me since I've already made a written confession, there's no other questions the detective needs from me and stay silent through the whole procedure of the questioninig.

My family is opening up a store in Texas and doesn't have a lot of money to spend on a lawyer, but I'm afraid a Public Defender will not be enough for me.

If it's okay with you, will you please tell me what the difference will be with a lawyer and a public defender in my case?

PS: From what one of the lawyer told me was: Diversion program is for people who are being tried as an adult. I don't think I'm being tried as an adult.. or at least I hope so - and for that, I need to plead guilty; but from what I've understood so far, pleading guilty is not the best idea.. I'm so confused.

Thanks..

Since you've decided to hire a lawyer, it's time to follow his advice.

[PandorasBox]

So...what happened so far????